Our Mission
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for over 35 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!
If we are not united we will not achieve, there is strength in unity!
Our People
Whare Iraia
Chief Executive
Julia Lavers
Education Manager
Team Leader Schools and Youth
Jane Wellard
Administration Manager
Kate Campbell
Team Leader Early Childhood Education
Margaret Silcock
Finance Administrator
Lynda Halliday
Adult & Community Programme Organiser
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland
Helen Reij
Driving Tutor
Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Kathryn Wells
Customer Service Officer
Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Facilitator-Westland
Rachel Kahl
Youth Services Facilitator - Grey
Dayah Patten
Early Learning Facilitator - Haast
John Kennedy
Ngaa Toki Ako/Alternative Education Lead Facilitator
Lashana Maclean
Playgroup Co-ordinator - Cobden Playgroup
Jo McKay
Driver Licencing Coordinator
Kate Buckley
Creative Spaces & Art4Me Coordinator
Holly Thorpe
WCDRS Information Consultant -
Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant - Buller
Krista Taylor
Early Learning Facilitator - South Westland
Jeffrey Kay
Board Chair
Trish Roney
Deputy Board Chair
Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator
Jo Bares
SPACE Co-Facilitator
Sue Pooley
Koru Club Supported Learner Programme Facilitator
Kerri Jones
Ngaa Toki Ako/Alternative Education Co-Facilitator
Hayley Smith
Kura Kaimahi